University of Louisiana Triathlon - TriathlonMini Sprint


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Lafayette, Louisiana
United States
University of Louisiana
41F / 5C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 15m 23s
Overall Rank = 159/178
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 4/5
Pre-race routine:

Trying to stay warm
Event warmup:

light jog to my car and back
Swim
  • 05m 1s
  • 200 yards
  • 02m 31s / 100 yards
Comments:

Breathing could have been better. I would have loved to warm up in the pool first but it was so damn cold, lol
What would you do differently?:

breathing more efficiently
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Hands were so cold I could not buckle my helmet to save my life.
Bike
  • 40m 41s
  • 8.5 miles
  • 12.54 mile/hr
Comments:

Had issues with changing gears on my bike. 2 hills whipped my butt.
What would you do differently?:

Buy a new bike, lol
Transition 2
  • 00m
Run
  • 29m 39s
  • 2.5 miles
  • 11m 52s  min/mile
Comments:

I really shouldn't have run, I had the beginnings of a shin splint in my left leg and pushed myself thru the run and pain. It flared up like mad later that day and by the second day afterwards I was limping.
What would you do differently?:

I should have either arranged a relay or not done this tri due to a pre existing injury.
Post race
Warm down:

walking

What limited your ability to perform faster:

mild nervous and injury

Event comments:

This was my 2nd triathlon.

It took me almost 30 minutes figure out where to park. No signs were posted directing you where to park. I noticed a lot of people were driving around trying to figure out the same thing.

Also wish they could do this race earlier on in the fall when its warmer. no race chips for this race so I'm wondering how accurate the times really are.

Still had a good time, friendly, encouraging triathletes and volunteers, and the race directior promptly answered questions regarding the race. Despite the cold I'd do this race again next year.




Last updated: 2011-10-23 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:01 | 200 yards | 02m 31s / 100yards
Age Group: 4/5
Overall: 155/178
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: outdoor swimming pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 82F / 28C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance:
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:40:41 | 08.5 miles | 12.54 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/5
Overall: 153/178
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Paved road with 2 hills
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering:
Gear changes: Bad Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:29:39 | 02.5 miles | 11m 52s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/5
Overall: 160/178
Performance: Below average
Course: sidewalk/paved
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? No
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3